Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Guy
Vernor
Henry
March 9, 1839

–

October 27, 1899

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Vernor Guy Henry graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point, Class of May, 1861. He was wounded while serving during the Indian Wars and was one of the key generals of the U.S. Forces during the Spanish-American War and subsequently served at the Military Governor of Puerto Rico until his death to pneumonia in October 1899. His son, Guy Vernor Henry, Jr., graduated from the Academy with the Class of 1898 and rose to the rank of Major General before he retired.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    40th Massachusetts Infantry

    Action Date:

    June 1, 1864
    Date of Issue: December 5, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel Guy Vernor Henry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 June 1864, while serving with 40th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Cold Harbor, Virginia. Colonel Henry led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy’s works, where he had two horses shot under him.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    9th Cavalry Regiment

    Action Date:

    December 30, 1890
    Headquarters of the Army, Adjutant General’s Office, General Orders No. 100 (December 17, 1891)

    Major (Cavalry) Guy Vernor Henry, United States Army, 9th Cavalry Regiment, was cited for conspicuous gallantry and enterprise in action against hostile Sioux Indians, near the Catholic Mission, on White Clay Creek, South Dakota, and for efficient and distinguished services during the whole campaign.